The distance between Peterborough and Chelmsford is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Peterborough to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the train to Finsbury Park then take the bus to Liverpool Street Station then take the train to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).
The distance between Peterborough and Chelmsford is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Peterborough and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.
LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains and Greater Anglia run train services between Peterborough and Chelmsford. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 1h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 1h 30m.
The closest major airport to Chelmsford is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Peterborough and Chelmsford. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 30m | £30($35) | every 30 mins | 173km (108 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 35m | £51($60) | hourly | 176km (110 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £24($28) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
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London Buses
The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.